TY - BOOK AU - Routman,Regie TI - Writing essentials: raising expectations and results while simplifying teaching SN - 0325006016 AV - LB1576 .R7585 2005 U1 - 372.623 22 PY - 2005///] CY - Portsmouth, NH PB - Heinemann KW - English language KW - Composition and exercises KW - Study and teaching N1 - Accompanied by: 1 videodisc (DVD); Includes bibliographical references and index; 1; Simplify the teaching of writing --; 2; Start with celebration --; 3; Share your writing life --; 4; Raise your expectations --; 5; Do more shared writing --; 6; Capitalize on the reading-writing connection --; 7; Be efficient and integrate basic skills --; 8; Organize for daily writing --; 9; Conference with students --; 10; Make assessment count --; 11; Build on best practice and research --; 12; Make every minute count --; Conclusion : write your own ending --; Five-day lesson plans --; Teaching points : conference video clips --; App. A; Examining beliefs about writing --; App. B; Letter to parents about raising expectations (grade 1) --; App. C; Suggestions for parents --; App. D; Understanding nonfiction --; App. E; Writing history --; App. F; Poetry writing rubric --; App. G; Word work sentence worksheet --; App. H; Writing strengths/next steps --; App. I; Writing rubric --; App. J; Grade 2, editing expectations --; App. K; Grade 4, editing expectations --; App. L; Genre characteristics --; App. M; Favorite poetry books --; App. N; Weekly professional conversation guidelines N2 - "Writing Essentials specifically and explicitly demonstrates practical, easy-to-do strategies that turn your writing instruction practices into best practices. Follow Routman's path for successfully leading all students - including English language learners, writers who struggle, and students coping with learning disabilities - from first draft to publication. You'll find expert advice and specific demonstrations on a wide variety of techniques."--BOOK JACKET ER -